Keywords

cardiometabolic risk, cost-effectiveness, gender-related considerations, metabolic syndrome, prevention

Authors

1. Bosak, Kelly PhD, APRN

Abstract

Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) death rates in women in the United States are rising. This is attributed to the obesity epidemic and its contribution to cardiometabolic risk. Various gender-related factors and strategies must be considered to effectively manage metabolic syndrome in women and improve outcomes.